The search for a new LSU defensive coordinator doesn’t appear to be going so well. Coach Les Miles has reportedly interviewed or spoke with several candidates, but so far a front-runner has yet to emerge. LSU beat reporter for Gannett Newspapers, Glen Guilbeau, says Miles may have to promote defensive line coach Brick Haley to replace the departed John Chavis…
cut 11 (07) “…look good”
Penn State defensive coordinator Bob Shoop reportedly interviewed, but has decided to remain with the Nittany Lions. Guilbeau xays Shoop was the best candidate out there named so far.

Louisiana Tech has finalized its non-conference football schedule for next year. The Bulldogs will kick-off the season by hosting Southern on September 5th, Tech will visit Kansas State on September 19th, host U-L Lafayette October 3rd and travel to Mississippi State on October 17th.

And the 2014 Duck Commander Independence Bowl had its highest TV rating since 2006 with a 2.5 rating.

Tough loss for the Pelicans last night as they fell to the Charlotte Hornets 98-94. That spoiled another great outing from Anthony Davis, who had 32 points, 12 rebounds and four blocked shots.

In college basketball tonight…LSU and Louisiana Tech face tough challenges on the road. The Fighting Tigers are at Missouri. LSU Coach Johnny Jones likes how sophomore guard Tim Quarterman is playing…
cut 17 (11) “….fun part”

And Louisiana Tech is at UTEP. Bulldogs Coach Michael White is hoping for a big game out of Raheem Appleby, who is averaging 17 points a game…
cut 20 (20) “…our league”
Tip-off in El Paso is at 8 PM.